Houston Livestock Show Entries Now Open and Due January 5, 2016!
Please note: We are currently working to correct programming errors in HORNS so that we may update show points. If you see discrepancies in your points, please contact Amy Weatherholtz at amy@tlbaa.org. We appreciate your patience!
TRAILS MAGAZINE
Click on the image above to view the December, 2015 of Trails magazine. Now arriving in your mailbox!
INDUSTRY NEWS
Threats to Federal Crop Insurance Loom
A deal that was expected to save crop insurance programs from $3 billion in cuts may now be in jeopardy.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California have indicated they were not part of the agreement House Ag Committee Chairman Mike Conaway announced at the end of October.
That agreement was supposed to save crop insurance from the cuts included in the Bipartisan Budget Act at a later time through an omnibus bill.
The deal appears to have been struck with retired Speaker John Boehner rather than current Speaker Paul Ryan.
After the announcement of a “deal†to save crop insurance, legislators introduced several bills in both the House and the Senate that would strip up to $24 billion from the crop insurance program.
If the bills are passed and crop insurance is cut, farmers and families across the nation will suffer the consequences. Read more...
LONGHORN WEEKEND
Please note: Sale purchases made by credit card may be subject to a 3 -5% processing fee
TLBAA thanks the following 2016 Eddie Wood Cowtown Classic Sale Sponsors:
Safari B Ranch - Elk City, Oklahoma
DuBose Bar D Ranch - Ben Wheeler, Texas
CedarView Ranch - Pittsburg, Kansas
HOST HOTELS FOR LONGHORN WEEKEND:
Fairfield Inn & Suites - $129 SpringHill Suites University - $122
1505 S. University Dr. 3250 Lovell Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76107 Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-335-2000 817-878-2554 Reservation cutoff date: 12/15/15 Reservation cutoff date: 1/1/16 Click here to book online Click here to book online
Country Inn & Suites - $109 Radisson Fossil Creek - $99
2200 Mercado Dr. 2540 Meacham Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76106 Fort Worth, TX 76106
817-831-9200 817-625-9911 Reservation cutoff date: 12/30/15 Reservation cutoff date: 12/15/15
HORNS 101
TRANSFERS IN HORNS
When transferring your animals in HORNS to a new member, please don't forget to enter sire/pasture/exposure information for the new owner. Unless you enter it in HORNS at the time of transfer, or physically give the new owner that information, that information is not recorded and could possibly be lost. Questions? Contact Rick or Dana in the Registration Department.
TLBA Foundation
Why fight the crowds? Do all you’re shopping from home! There's something for everyone on your list. The best part? 15% of your purchase benefits the TLBAF Building Fund! Click on the image below to begin shopping.
Registration Time is running out to take advantage of the Fall Registration Special!
Just in time for Christmas!
Cactus Rose Longhorns will add some Bull Power to your herd. Click here or on the image to learn more.
Cow Calf Corner
Glenn Selk talks with Dr. Rod Hall about the Veterinary Feed Directive
